State Bills: Idaho

Idaho State Police Appropriation FY2027

The Idaho State Legislature passed and the Governor signed S1437, an appropriations bill providing funding to the Idaho State Police for fiscal year 2027. The bill passed unanimously in both chambers (35-0 in the Senate, 66-0 in the House). This is a routine budget allocation measure establishing the agency's operating funding for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026.

Liquor Account Distribution Revision

Idaho Governor signed H0967 into law, amending existing statutes governing the distribution of revenues in the Liquor Account. The bill modifies how state liquor revenues are allocated among recipient entities. Passage was narrow in the Senate (26-9) after clearer House approval (50-18).

Homestead Property Tax Exemption Proration Eliminated

Idaho House Bill H0843 was signed into law on March 30, 2026, eliminating the proration requirement for the homestead property tax exemption. The bill passed the House 68-0 and the Senate 32-0-3, amending existing revenue and taxation law to allow homeowners to claim the full homestead exemption without proportional reduction based on ownership timing during the tax year.

Prohibits In-Person Instruction in Schools on Election Day

Idaho Governor Brad Little signed H0831 into law, amending state code to prohibit in-person instruction in public schools on election day. The bill passed the House 54-14 and Senate 30-4. Schools must transition to remote or asynchronous learning on general election days. The law took effect upon signing.